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KAMALAME NEWSLETTER - September 2000
It is with a great sigh of relief and feeling of pleasure
that we look around and enjoy all the wonderful views that have returned
since completion of the major part of our extensive construction project.
The additions have truly enhanced the property and provide many more accommodation
options; however, our small size and exclusivity have been maintained with
the total number of suites and rooms still only 12. We look forward to
being able to show everyone how much our beautiful Kamalame has improved.
The Suites and Rooms
Kamalame Cay now offers a selection of exquisite suites
and rooms. We feature complete villa suites as well as smaller intimate
cottage suites, all with large bathrooms, oversized soaking tubs with showers
and soothing ocean views. Every suite is secluded, tucked under an open
cedar-shingled roof and wrapped with a well-tended seaside garden. Miles
of exclusive beach directly in front of each suite beckon the beachcomber.
Mahogany and Driftwood are our finest 2-bedroom villa suites while Pigeon
Plum is an exceptional 1-bedroom villa suite. These all have separate sitting
rooms with large wet bars and spacious covered verandahs that afford breath-taking
views and cooling sea breezes. Casuarina, Cocoplum, Wild Dilly, and Sappodilla
North & South are our new octagonal cottage suites. Each of these precious
buildings has one large bedroom with French doors that open wide to reveal
your own expansive sea view. Designed for absolute privacy, these suites
are perfect for total getaway and seclusion. Laze in a comfortable lounge
chair and watch the pristine water change color all day. Casuarina will
open this September and a new suite should be completed each following
month. We are now offering four smaller Marina rooms that overlook the
new marina. These unique seaside cottage rooms are perfect for those guests
who want to concentrate on fishing but still enjoy all of the wonderful
details for which Kamalame is famous. Silver Top is a distinctive 2-bedroom
thatch-roofed villa perched on the highest point of the Cay. Marvelous
views of the glistening ocean unfold over the beach in front of the villa
while the Blanket Sound tidal waters calm from behind. Native stone has
been used in each bedroom adding wonderful warmth while natural pine tree
trunks serve as support columns for the three pavilions that comprise Silver
Top. This is the epitome of the enchanted fantasy island. It is the perfect
blend of romance and adventure as many anglers quietly fish this part of
the Sound behind the villa, which will be available from June through the
end of January each season. The Greathouse
The two Greathouse bedrooms will now become private (or semi-private) dining
rooms. These will be assigned to the Driftwood and Mahogany suites first;
however, they may also be booked on a first-come, first-served basis by
other guests.
The Marina
Kamalame is proud to announce that our marina is finally
open. We have eight 22-ft x 50-ft slips and one large slip at the end of
the T-pier. At low water these all have 8-ft depth. The channel at the
creek entrance is marked and has 7-ft depth at high tide. We have also
placed a channel marker at the north of Staniard Rock to guide passage
through the barrier reef.
Diving and Snorkeling
At last! Enjoy the amazing reef and its colorful, living
splendor directly from our own marina on the Cay. Our new 24-ft Pathfinder
boat, dedicated to diving and snorkeling, is due to arrive this September.
We are also actively searching for a quality, full-time divemaster —
who should be on board in a couple of months. Gift Shoppe
The old stone office with its thatched roof is now going to be our Gift
Shoppe. Scheduled to open before the coming winter season, we will feature
our exclusive Kamalame shirts and hats, unique native crafts, personal
necessities and many other interesting items.
Office
Though still quite spartan, our new office is functioning
well and has led to all sorts of improvement in our efficiency. We now
have a private guest phone room (which will have its own Internet connection)
and a simple but useful conference room that can accommodate 8. We are
now hooked up to land lines for our phones (amazing!) allowing access to
e-mail — you can reach us at kamalame@batelnt.bs. No phones will be
installed in the guest rooms to keep them completely stress-free. We are
investigating some sort of one-way intercom system so that guests may contact
us.
The Kamalame Queen
Kamalame’s exploration outpost vessel, the Kamalame Queen, should
be completed by early next year. The 60-ft long by 24-ft wide boat will
draw very little water so that it can be taken into shallow areas. Accommodations
will be 4 staterooms, each with its own bathroom, a lounging and dining
area (including an open kitchen) at the bow end, and a bunkroom and bathroom
at the stern for the crew and guides. The roof will be used as a patio
area. The Kamalame Queen will be moored at various places on the West and
Northwest side of Andros to allow access to areas that have rarely, if
ever, been fished. Four flats boats and guides will be assigned to the
“Queen.” We will deliver clients to the boat by driving to North
Andros and using a go-fast boat from there, or a 20-minute seaplane flight
directly from the Cay will be another option at a higher cost.
Scheduled Airline Service
We have made arrangements for scheduled flights direct
from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Andros Town (Fresh Creek) twice a week
for the coming winter season. Please call for further information.
Take a weight off
We now have wonderful Indonesian teak lounge chairs
at the Cove and Cay pools. The old loungers have been moved in front of
all the Cay rooms. More beach areas have been cleared and peaceful views
have opened up through trees that have now grown taller, providing welcome
shade on the beach. With ice delivered twice a day to all rooms and freshly
baked cookies every afternoon, our rooms have become even more welcoming.
As we sit here in the new office typing this report, the sun is shining,
the breeze is cool, the coconut palms are gently swaying outside our window,
the temperature is about 82 degrees, the tide is high, and the aqua-green
water is shimmering through the pilings of the new marina. It is truly
wonderful to see it all come together. We sincerely hope that you will
come see us soon. We look forward to making your visit very special and
full of fun, comfort and peace.
- Brian & Jennifer Hew
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